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Every Story Is a Strike of the Hammer
Every Story Is a Strike of the Hammer
Blackridge Editions was founded on a simple belief: stories should be built to last.
We're an independent press that publishes books as objects—tactile, permanent, meant to be held and marked and passed down. Every binding, every page, every embossed symbol is crafted with intention.
The name "Blackridge" comes from the idea of a mountain—something enduring, something forged over time. The ridge is permanent. The stories are the marks we leave on it.
Forged in Ash. Bound in Blood.
The Founder
Dan Penton
The Founder
Dan Penton
Dan Penton is the author of The Grande West Trilogy and founder of Blackridge Editions. A storyteller, designer, and believer in the permanence of the printed word, Dan built Blackridge to create books that feel like artifacts—stories forged to endure.
Based in Alberta, Canada, Dan writes about legacy, consequence, and the stories we inherit.
The Process
How We Build Books
The Process
How We Build Books
Story First — Every book begins with a story worth telling.
Design as Craft — Typography, materials, and binding are chosen with care.
Tactile Permanence — Linen cloth, foil stamping, premium paper. Books you want to hold.
Limited Runs — We believe in quality over quantity. Every edition is intentional.
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